A production-configuration Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) has been successfully test-fired after launching from a B-1B bomber from the 337th Test Squadron.
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Japan’s plan to stand up Marines unit in trouble as local governments unwilling to host MV-22s
Japan is preparing to stand up its first amphibious infantry unit this month but the plan to have troops securing its southern islands is facing difficulties as local governments are not keen to host the MV-22 Osprey in their prefectures.
By U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Kierkegaard, 1st Marine Division Combat Camera/Released [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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F-15s could end up at China’s doorstep if Taiwan lease them
Taiwan’s Up Media reported on Mar. 19 that Washington has proposed to lease instead of selling F-15s to the island.
By: Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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India will soon select winner for MANPADS competition
Seven years after releasing its request for proposals for a new man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) to replace the 9K38 Igla, India will soon make a decision and select a winner to proceed on with price negotiations.
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New information surfaces on Sri Lanka’s tainted MiG-27 deal with Ukraine
Sri Lanka’s Sunday Times has uncovered new evidence in its investigation into alleged corruption on the purchase of MiG-27s from Ukraine.
By Chamal Pathirana [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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